Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Perfusionists: The Camouflaged Healthcare Professionals

“…Conventional approach has been that a ‘still and bloodless field’ is the ideal setting for cardiothoracic surgery. CPB does this by integrating a pump to take place of the heart and a gas exchange device ‘oxygenator’, which functions as artificial lungs [ 3 ] . By removing the heart and lungs from circulation, CPB primarily aims to facilitate cardiothoracic procedures while providing adequate gas exchange, systemic organ perfusion, and a way to regulate body temperature.…”

“…ECMO can substitute the function of the heart and lungs, hence it is seen as a medical approach for both cardiac and respiratory dysfunction [ 3 ] . It is a life-saving intervention for individuals with refractory, severe respiratory, and circulatory failure.…”